New Assessment Warns of Heavy Metal Contamination at Former Mine Site in Illinois
最新評估警告伊利諾州前礦區存在重金屬污染
更新於: 2026年6月16日 上午06:15
A recent public health assessment released in June 2026 has brought attention to environmental hazards at the Bautsch-Gray Mine in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
二〇二六年六月發布的一項近期公共衛生評估，引起了對伊利諾州喬·戴維斯縣包奇－格雷礦場環境危害的關注。
The report, conducted by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the ATSDR, evaluates risks linked to the site, which operated between 1927 and 1979.
該報告由伊利諾州公共衛生部與有毒物質及疾病登記署（ATSDR）進行，評估了與該遺址相關的風險，該礦場於一九二七年至一九七九年間運作。
The primary concern stems from mining tailings—waste material left behind that contains high levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, and manganese.
主要的擔憂源於礦業尾礦——即遺留下來含有高濃度有毒重金屬（包括鉛、砷及錳）的廢棄物質。
Lead exposure is a critical concern, particularly for children, as it can cause developmental delays, memory issues, and kidney damage.
鉛暴露是一個關鍵的隱憂，特別是對兒童而言，因為它可能導致發育遲緩、記憶力問題及腎臟損傷。
Historically, the site was named a federal Superfund site in 2010 after heavy rains caused waste to migrate into residential areas.
該遺址在歷史上曾因豪雨導致廢棄物遷移至住宅區，於二〇一〇年被列為聯邦超級基金場址。
Authorities are currently holding a 60-day public comment period to address these findings.
當局目前正進行為期六十天的公眾意見徵詢期，以處理這些調查結果。
An open house is scheduled for July 16, 2026, to discuss the implications for the local community.
一場公開說明會定於二〇二六年七月十六日舉行，以討論其對當地社區的影響。
